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Manta Resort

Pemba Island

Tanzania

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In the far north of Pemba Island, The Manta Resort overlooks the turquoise waters of the Pemba Channel, a powder-white beach, and offers a range of room options, including a unique underwater room.

The lodge has 18 open-air rooms: six Seafront Villas and 12 Garden Rooms. The Seafront Villas overlook the ocean, and the Garden Rooms are built back among the tropical gardens. Inside, they are all light and airy; with 'evening breeze" cooling systems above the beds.

The bar and restaurant are open-sided, cool, and breezy, and steps from the main area lead to a swimming pool. Guests at The Manta Resort stay on an 'all-inclusive' basis, which means that almost everything, from drinks and food to laundry and even spa treatments (although limited to one per day), is included.

The on-site PADI dive centre, Dive 360, offers snorkelling and diving trips, and beginners can sign up for training courses. The lodge can arrange a variety of activities, including sunset cruises, sea kayaking, deep-sea fishing, bird-watching trips to nearby Ngezi Rainforest, spice farm and rainforest tours and visits to a local village.

About This Area

The Zanzibar archipelago is set in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania, it is made up of the larger islands of Pemba and Unguja (also called Zanzibar Island).

Pemba Island is known for its lush, green hills and clove plantations, the island is off the beaten track and attracts less tourist than Zanzibar. Pemba Channel, with its coral reefs and abundant marine life, separates the island from mainland Tanzania. The main town, Chake Chake, has a ruined 18th-century fort with a museum.

Zanibar island is a treasure trove of rich culture and captivating history. Zanzibar is also known as the ‘Spice Island’ due to the huge variety of spices grown on the island’s many plantations. Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, consists of a labyrinth of winding alleys and bustling markets. Look out for the beautifully carved wooden doors.

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